Events in the Sanford/Lee County Area this Weekend

Fountain at Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Ave, Sanford NC
When: 10a, 12p, 2p, and 4pWhat: The fountain runs from May 11 to October 31. During that period, it will operate for an hour at a time at 10a, 12p, 2p, and 4p each day.

Auction at S & L Bargain Depot, 1000 N. Horner Blvd, Sanford NC
When: 6pWhat: Overstock and mis-shipped items will be auctioned to the highest bidder. There will be free popcorn until the auction starts at 6:30p.

NNO Community Play Day at the Sanford Police Department, 225 E. Weatherspoon St, Sanford NC When: 7-9pWhat: Free family fun! Bring your family to have fun with Sanford’s police officers, firefighters, and more! There’ll be free hot dogs, chips, and drinks until supplies run out. Duke Life Flight will land a helicopter onsite and there’ll be a bounce house along with lawn games.

Fountain at Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Ave, Sanford NC
When: 10a, 12p, 2p, and 4pWhat: The fountain runs from May 11 to October 31. During that period, it will operate for an hour at a time at 10a, 12p, 2p, and 4p each day.

Boat Rentals at San Lee Park, Pumping Station Rd, Sanford NC
When: 1-6pWhat: You can rent canoes and paddle boats for $3/paddle boat and $5/canoe for each half hour. Rentals are only open on weekends.

Lunch with Hummingbirds at Raven Rock State Park, 3009 Raven Rock Rd, Lillington NC
When: 2-3pWhat: Bring a lunch to Raven Rock to enjoy with the parks 30+ hummingbirds. Wear red, try feeding a hummingbird, and watch the PBS nature documentary, “Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air” (55 minutes) in the auditorium while making your own hummingbird nest. This event will be held rain or shine. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Fountain at Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Ave, Sanford NC
When: 10a, 12p, 2p, and 4pWhat: The fountain runs from May 11 to October 31. During that period, it will operate for an hour at a time at 10a, 12p, 2p, and 4p each day.